Join us to learn about the principles of photography and then make a sun print to take home! Kids will explore how light can transform the Sunprint paper similar to photography. The blue molecules embedded in the paper are sensitive to ultra-violet light. We will arrange objects onto the 4″x4″ ... Read More
03
Jul2017
10
Jun2017
Get ready for this summer's big event, a total solar eclipse, that in parts of northern Oregon will be a total eclipse. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the sun and the earth and casts its shadow on the earth. Depending on your location you can experience ... Read More
30
Nov2016
Our family has always enjoyed a tremendously fun time together outdoors during the winter months. We've put together this Winter Checklist for you and your family as a guide to what to do during the cold and snowy Southern Oregon winters.
1.) Ski and snowboard on Mt. Ashland. 4 Chairlifts providing ... Read More
08
Mar2016
A lesser known but incredibly variant trail with great interesting and historical significance. The Gin Lin Trail is a testament to the older ways of life during the gold rush, leaving behind a fascinating hike as well as historical considerations as you witness the work of long ago left ... Read More
15
Nov2015
I love to give a gift to a child that will get them moving and playing outside. I look for toys that can handle the wear and tear of my 3 kids ages 4, 8 and 10. They play hard and I expect their toys to be durable. Being a ... Read More
08
Jun2015
The weather is getting warmer, snow is melting at the higher elevations, wildflowers are blooming, butterflies are fluttering so get out and hike! Here are 10 local hiking trails around Ashland that we recommend starting from easiest to more advanced:
Photos of the Pacific Crest Trail near Mount Ashland by Terence ... Read More
11
Mar2015
Ashland offers an incredible opportunity for trail running, hiking and biking. I’ve been running and hiking the trails in Ashland for over twenty years and I still love the fact I can run from my house and be on a trail within minutes. I run almost every day and these ... Read More
21
Apr2014
My kids come to work with me here at the Northwest Nature Shop. They have a blast doing laps inside the shop in the plasma car, setting up elaborate nature scenes with our animal replicas, or sitting up at the counter “helping” customers. Towards the end of the day though ... Read More